Germany's COVID-19 response under scrutiny DW 12/28/2025
Jens Spahn's health ministry overpurchased billions of masks at inflated prices, resulting in wasted stock and potential multi-billion-euro legal liabilities.
COVID-19 in Germany: What did politicians learn? DW 12/28/2025
Jens Spahn oversaw procurement of 5.8 billion masks at inflated prices; most remained undistributed or destroyed, creating potential 2.3–2.7 billion euro liabilities.